A pale blue background filter over a picture of the Royal College of Music, with the title "Global number 1 for performing arts", with a small, black subheading "QS World Rankings by Subject 2023".
A pale blue background filter over a picture of the Royal College of Music, with the title "Global number 1 for performing arts", with a small, black subheading "QS World Rankings by Subject 2023".

Read about our continued success in the QS World University Rankings by subject.

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Royal College of Music ranked global No. 1 for performing arts 2023

The Royal College of Music has been ranked as the global No. 1 institution for performing arts in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, holding this position for the second consecutive year.

RCM focuses on sustainability in Green Week 2023

A week of activities for staff and students encourages sustainable practices.

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RCM Symphony Orchestra

Sakari Oramo conducts Beethoven & Shostakovich

Sakari Oramo conducts Beethoven & Shostakovich

RCM Symphony Orchestra

'Global no.1 for performing arts'

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'

Higher Education Funding Council for England

'The Royal College of Music (RCM) is ranked top UK conservatoire offering music as a single subject.'

Research Excellence Framework 2021

'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'

Emma Purslow, RCM alumna

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EU students

Learn, perform and create a professional network with musicians from all over the world

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